These restored messages come from the Quilt History List, an online forum where quilt historians, collectors, researchers, appraisers, and enthusiasts discussed antique quilts and related textiles. The archive dates from 1996 through approximately 2016 and is being restored gradually. Original spelling, opinions, formatting, and inactive links may remain unchanged.
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 17:04:45 -0400 | From: “Candace Perry” <candace@> Cinda THANKS for the plug! FYI — we’ve extended the Cotton exhibit until Sept 18 so there is one extra weekend… And also, don’t miss the Threads of Faith Exhibition at the Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, PA….
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: “Keryn” <heloise56bigpond.com> Hello quilt lovers everywhere. I am new to this list and this is my first post. I am Australian and a passionate quilt collector, quilt history and women’s stories/history lover. My degree is in archaeology although I am not working in that field at present. I…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:06:26 -0400 | From: Patricia L Cummings <quiltersmuse@> A recent news article said this: While on the Underground Railroad tour, Donald Ellis, 72, marveled at the ingenuity of the runaway slaves who navigated hundreds of miles of wilderness to reach the Canadian border, marking…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: karenquilt@ Gail, personally speaking, I was referring to just quilters in my post because I find it an”interesting” phenomena — from my personal perspective — that more quilt-makers don’t show more interest in quilt history. <g> But they probably find me “odd” that for all my love of…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Margaret Geiss-Mooney Good evening, QHLers – Marvelseal (both 360 and 470 – differences explained below from catalogue exerpt; please note spelling) is also available from University Products (www.archivalsuppliers.com): Marvelseal is an aluminized polyethylene and nylon barrier film. New MarvelsealAE 470 is an aluminized polyethylene and polypropylene barrier film….
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:40:31 -0700 (PDT) | From: karenquilt@ A recent Richmond Times Dispatch article: “License to Quilt. The Virginia Star quilt block may be available on state license plates next year. Maria Parker, a member of the Friendship Circle chapter of the Richmond Quilters’ Guild, is…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Lynn and Debbie Cupp I recently enjoyed reading this e-book. Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the “Pennsylvania Germans” There are references to quilt making and patterns and use of clothing and other scraps well before the many recipes. A charming…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: From: Barb Garrett I recommend using the indigo fabrics that are imported from Africa — I get them from Sandy McCay — her selection is great — and her website to see the selection is — http://www.cottoninthecabin.com/catalogue.htm Once they are washed, they are soft and wonderful to work with,…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:13:38 EDT | From: PatKoerner@ Jessica and others interested in quilt checks I finally found them at Checks in the Mail and the number on the box is 800-733-4443 / www.citm.com I don’t find the name of the design but there are four different…
Primary topics of this QHL Digest: Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:06:54 -0400 | From: “Candace Perry” <candace@> Just wanted to quickly comment on this note from Sally…this occured in Pittsburgh, and the fellow was “enjoying” a continous loop of Steelers’ highlights. We do LOVE our sports teams in PA… Candace Perry —–Original Message—– From:…